r/TheHague • u/visitingposter • 2d ago

things to do in The Hague Outdoor bouldering

I bouldered for the first time yesterday. In a gym. Loved it. I will soon return to The Hague area, and the monthly membership fee for boulderhals are beyond my budget. Are there outdoor bouldering events or groups in The Hague area? Are there any spots in The Hague area that has the kind of nature formation (rocks or gnarly big trees maybe?) to practice bouldering for free(ish) without going into a boulderhal?

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u/Cold_Succulent 2d ago

Lol! You'd be hard pressed to find a pebble here let alone a boulder.

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u/visitingposter 2d ago

I'm a diehard optimist :P

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u/DeathBySnowSnow 2d ago

Schiedam has an outdoor boulder wall right under the train tracks next to the station. It was a real Hotspot during covid when all the gyms were closed. Not sure what the state of it is now. Also there is a park in Delft with a few blocks you can boulder on.

All a little bit less beginner friendly than indoor bouldering though

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u/RoelWubben 2d ago

Boulderhal The Campus has an outdoor wall in summer, and you can do lead climbing and toprope outdoor at the Uithof.

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u/socialdarkbutterfly 2d ago

Good suggestions, but none of those are free and OP is looking for free options

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u/abelminnee 2d ago

There is a boulder ball near Kijkduin, called "Monument van Puin" (Rubble Monument).

https://maps.app.goo.gl/34Gee5kWjqkeGGQL7

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u/TheS4ndm4n 2d ago

There's tree climbing.

https://haagseklimbos.nl/

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u/socialdarkbutterfly 2d ago

This a playground for kids, but it has some boulders https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fwmdao8rYyyyJtTGA?g_st=ic

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u/135n35-OK_and_AY_and 1d ago

You can try working in the gym. Sometimes they are looking for cleaners to work in the morning. Afaik they will also give membership for free

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u/low_end_ 2d ago

This is the flattest country you can find, no climbing outside or bouldering.